Fishing reports, videos and more.
As Cape Cod officially enters summer following the 2025 solstice, local surfcasters are adapting their strategies to changing conditions and fish behavior. Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans reveals key patterns that can make the difference between a frustrating outing and a memorable catch.
...As summer officially arrives on Cape Cod, anglers are gearing up for what promises to be an exceptional fishing season. Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis, Massachusetts visits with us to provide reports on all of the diverse fishing opportunities off Cape Cod’s south side and Vineyard Sound.
...Every day, 22 veterans take their own lives in America. Behind this sobering statistic lies countless stories of struggle, but also hope—like the one unfolding through Fishing for the Mission 22, a nonprofit organization making a real difference in veterans’ lives.A Mission Born from Near TragedyI snapped this quick selfie with Harold Skelton, the founder …
The 2025 fishing season around Cape Cod is heating up in June according to MFCC member, Bruno Demir. From productive fluke fishing in Nantucket Sound to red-hot striper action at Monomoy, these waters are delivering exceptional opportunities for those who know where to look.
...When I signed up for my winter flounder MFCC group trip on March 22nd for Memorial Day, May 26th, the wait seemed like an eternity. The unseasonably cold weather of the previous week gave me pause about being out in the open water, but thankfully the weather gods cooperated and gave us a gorgeous day …
As the calendar flips to June and the first hints of summer weather grace Cape Cod, local anglers are experiencing some of the most productive fishing conditions of the year. According to recent reports from Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock, multiple species are firing on all cylinders across the region. From the productive depths of Cape Cod Bay to the challenging waters around the Nantucket Shoals, this early June period is delivering exceptional opportunity.
...Cape Cod’s waters are heating up for the summer fishing season, and the action is spectacular across multiple locations from Vineyard Sound to Buzzards Bay. Evan Eastman of Eastman Sport and Tackle shares intel on the hottest fishing spots and most effective lures for targeting striped bass, bluefish, and sea bass in the waters off Falmouth, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards Bay.
...Photos by Leo Connolly @leo.connolly What a pleasure it was to fish for large fluke with “Jimmy the Greek” on his first trip of the season!The CrewThe six anglers in our group met with Captain Jim Koutalakis this past Tuesday at the Bass River boat launch in South Yarmouth. It was a good group with a …
One of the best parts about living near the ocean is that during the season we almost always have fresh fish filets in the fridge. Here on Cape Cod and especially in Buzzard’s Bay and in the Sounds, scup and tautog are often two of the most common catches. This is why it’s been my mission …
The black sea bass season officially opened on May 17th, and despite some early challenges from a Memorial Day weekend nor’easter, Cape Cod anglers are starting to dial in on productive patterns and locations. Eddie Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle shares his early season thoughts on which approaches are working best to target keeper-size fish.
...Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer fishing season on Cape Cod, and this year’s early reports are painting an exciting picture for anglers ready to get back on the water. With the black sea bass season now officially open and striped bass activity heating up in both Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, there are plentiful opportunities for both bottom fishing enthusiasts and surfcasters.
...Over the past few years I’ve been having a lot of fun catching and eating new species of fish, including black crappies, sea robins, and now skate! In this post we’ll touch upon how to catch skate (it’s pretty easy), how to fillet and clean skate, and how to make pan fried skate wing. I’m happy …
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